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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.08, 2,349.84 and 593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.08, 2,349.84 and 593.25 is: 889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.08 : 2,349.84 = 593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.08/2,349.84 = 593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.08x = 2,349.84 × 593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.08x = 1,394,042.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,042.58/1,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.58

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